Summary: These are very light, very stiff pedals. I appreciate all the float I can get, as the way my foot couples into the pedals changes when I'm cruising, cranking hard, off the saddle, etc. I've heard no squeaks nor felt any roughness after 1000mi. If you combine them with carbon-soled shoes, you'll be a pretty happy biker. For some, including me, saving 50-60g relative to other Keo pedals is not too compelling--I was on my way to pick up my bike and took what my LBS had in stock. You'd spend quite a bit less money and perhaps be just as happy if you got the Classics instead.
Strengths: Just stunningly light. Comes in cool colors.
Weaknesses: None to speak of in terms of performance. These are not the cheapest pedals, and I suspect Keo Classics would make anybody but a weight-weenie equally happy.
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Summary: The pedals work fine, its the clips that are the problem. They are soft plastic and wear easily. I am on my third set of $22 clips after 8 months. Looking for harder plastic or will buy new pedals.
Strengths: EZ in and out
Weaknesses: Plastic too soft. Too expensive to keep replacing clips/cleats
Similar Products Used: Look Delta's. Older but harder plastic.
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Bike Setup: Trek Madone 4.7 Compact, Ultegra Groupo
Summary: Switched to these from SPDs for better platform. They are great to work with. The clipping in that second foot can be annoying at times, but it snaps in confidently.
I have noticed a squeak from time to time and haven't figured out if it's the pedal or something else.
Clipping out isn't always smooth. Lead with your knee rather than your heel and you should do just fine. The clips have never come out on tough climbs and the platform allows for long rides without foot fatigue.
I would say overall, I'm very pleased with the pedals. A lot of my friends have speedplays and the advantage there is the pedal doesn't need to be turned to clip in. I have found that to be very, very minor. It's a better platform if you need to pedal uncliped for a rev or two.
The cleats are great. There's plenty grab so I can run to/from transition without the fear of slipping.
Strengths: Easy install, good platform and stability, look appearance
Weaknesses: Doesn't always align for easy clip-ins.
Similar Products Used: Shimano SPD
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Bike Setup: 2008 58cm Cannondale SuperSix H3 Silver, FSA Carbon stem. Components are Ultegra SL / Durace, Hubs, rims Mavic Ksyrium Elite, Cannondale Si, FSX Cannondale Si Carbon Compact Crank 175mm, 34/52, FSA Gossamer bars and a carbon stem, Fi’zi:k Arione saddle [pure love] 4,000 miles on it in 4 months so far
Summary: I bought these Look KeO Sprints along with the new bike at my LBS [Trek 2100 ZR9000] May 2008. After a long time-off from road biking [9 years] I put on 4,311 miles from May until Octobre 2008. Changed up bikes for the next season but these Sprint pedals transferred to the new ride, Cannondale SuperSix H3. I've officially have 8,023 miles on these pedals [July 06 '09]. They're toast. There's end play and side to side. From what I've been told by my LBS, they are worn out. Sad. I've run Shimano pedals with thousands upon thousands of miles of riding years back and never thought Look KeO's would bite the bullet at under 10,000 miles. Yes sad. Over all a good pedal, light but not longevity minded.
Strengths: Light
Good Platform
Good 4.5 degree swivel affect
Low profile for hair pin turns
Power out of saddle to pedal interestingly has a very concise control while changing lanes accelerating around vehicles in traffic or other riders
Pedal, cleat quietness
Ease to clean during in climate conditions
Weaknesses: Burned out bearings
Special tool needed for maintenance
Just because these are second lowest in the line-up, LBS feels at $159.99 you should replace then preserve
Complicated maintenance once examining process on line
No one carries the tool in order to service/examine the bearings
Similar Products Used: Dura Ace SPD SLs, 105's
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Summary: I have been a Look Delta guy since 1990. When I built my latest bike I figured I had no choice but to try the Keo. The Sprint seemed lime to right model. A bit stiffer release and durable CroMo. I do find these slightly harder to click in than the Deltas (due to the walking ridge on the front) but they basically work very similarly but with about 100g less weight. Overall the platform provides the stability I like with Look. The 4.5 degree float was adequate. Great price at PBK
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